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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.33, 4,194.53 and 1,700.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.33, 4,194.53 and 1,700.46 is: 2,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.33 : 4,194.53 = 1,700.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.33/4,194.53 = 1,700.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.33x = 4,194.53 × 1,700.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.33x = 7,132,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132,630.48/2,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.62

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